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Diagnostic reference · P2590

P2590

Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P2590 means Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.

Where it lives

For P2590, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P2590 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A loose or chafed turbocharger boost control position sensor B wire
  • Corrosion at the sensor B connector
  • A failing turbocharger boost control position sensor B
  • A sticking wastegate or boost control valve

What to do next

  1. Read turbocharger boost control position sensor B on a scan tool while wiggling the harness
  2. Inspect the sensor B wiring for chafe or looseness
  3. Check the sensor B connector for corrosion
  4. Check the wastegate or boost control valve for sticking
  5. Replace the turbocharger boost control position sensor B if the harness tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.